The Hearth is a women-only co-working space located in the heart of Queens Park. “It provides a much-needed, dedicated space for female members to invest in themselves,” commented Oi Leng Lui, Co-Founder of The Hearth.
Spain is often regarded as a startup hotspot, and Barcelona is often people’s first thought when it comes to startup cities, especially as it is known for its big startup events and innovation.
Matter launches partnership with BSH with Gulp, a microfibre filter device for home washing machines
British sustainable technology scaleup Matter has announced a significant partnership with BSH, one of Europe’s top washing machine manufacturers, under the Bosch and Siemens brands.
reMarkable has introduced the reMarkable Paper Pro, a paper tablet that redefines the digital writing experience. Boasting an 11.8-inch colour display, an adjustable reading light, and an unparalleled paper-like feel, the Paper Pro is designed to support professionals in capturing and refining their ideas in an increasingly distracting world.
Planes, a renowned digital product studio, proudly announced its pivotal role in developing Slice Mobile, the UK’s first eSIM-only mobile network. By crafting the Slice Mobile app, Planes has made eSIM technology more accessible, setting a new benchmark for a streamlined, user-friendly mobile experience.
Pennies, the innovative fintech charity known for enabling micro-donations, marked a significant milestone with its inaugural Micro-Donation Day on Monday, 26th August 2024. The event not only raised awareness of the growing micro-donation movement but also generated an impressive £30,000 for charities such as Cancer Research UK, MND Association, and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
Lineage, a global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing, recently unveiled more information about its Food Chain Innovation Challenge, revealing the judging panels and the grand prize.
Vanta, the leading trust management platform, today announced new product features and key milestones aimed at automating GRC workflows and enhancing visibility across security and compliance programs. With the launch of the new Report Centre, improvements to Vendor Risk Management (VRM), and expanded integration capabilities, Vanta is empowering GRC and security teams to maintain a continuous, proactive approach to governance, risk, and compliance.
A groundbreaking new festival, Niyo Fest, is set to land in Birmingham from October 3-5, bringing together underrepresented communities and leading innovators in culture and technology. Anticipating over 10,000 attendees, the event aims to connect and inspire through a diverse lineup of global speakers, entrepreneurs, and performers.
Almost every startup I’ve worked in has had a portfolio Finance Director. It’s a concept which has been around for a long time, and it makes perfect sense.
buycycle, Europe’s leading marketplace for premium pre-owned bikes, marked its one-year anniversary in the US market with rapid growth, making it the company’s fastest-expanding region to date.
Muloot Money, a new financial services brand co-created by UK banking expert Adam Rigler, offers a streamlined approach to money management and a fresh take on international transactions for UK-based businesses and individuals.
AI is poised to revolutionise the financial services sector, but many organisations are still lagging behind. Operations leaders are increasingly aware of the limitations posed by inadequate access to essential data and are beginning to recognise the transformative potential of AI.
Registration is now open for the South Summit Madrid 2025 startup Competition, co-organised by IE University to select the most innovative and disruptive projects in the market. Interested startups can submit their applications before January 31 through the following link:
Herbert Smith Freehills has teamed up with Carbon13 to support the development of high-impact climatetech startups aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.
As we celebrate National Payroll Week, it’s important to recognise the vital role that payroll professionals and processes play in ensuring a business runs smoothly. For startup founders, navigating the complexities of payroll can be especially challenging amid the pressures of managing daily operations, growing the business, recruiting talent, and ensuring profitability.
Reonic, a climatetech SaaS startup dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions across Europe, has secured €13 million in a Series A funding round. Northzone led the investment, with support from existing backers Point Nine and Puzzle Ventures.
Palm, a fintech startup based in Sweden and the Netherlands, has raised $6.1 million in seed funding to modernise cash management for enterprise treasury teams. The funding round was led by Speedinvest and Target Global, with participation from Upfin, Liquid2, and Greens. The round also included investments from notable angels like Job van der Voort, Founder & CEO of Remote, and Philippe Teixeira da Mota, former partner at Hedosophia.
Stylus, a startup aiming to transform teacher workloads through AI-powered marking and feedback, has raised £500,000 in a funding round led by Sure Valley Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on AI-driven innovation.
HM Treasury has officially confirmed the extension of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) sunset clause to 2035, ensuring that EIS relief and Venture Capital Trusts relief will apply to shares issued before 6 April 2035.
